Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.

Monday marks a very different legacy, as well, that of Martin Luther King Jr., whose words and actions more than six decades ago on the opposite end of the Mall helped usher in a freer, more just and equal society for all Americans.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Inauguration Day is not considered a federal holiday, meaning businesses, delivery companies, federal and state courts and banks are under no federal obligation to close on January 20 due to the swearing-in of the incoming president. But, this year, Inaugaration Day lines up with MLK Day.

Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.

Enjoy the “Let’s French,” Bistro Du Jour’s bottomless brunch deal during MLK weekend. For $32.99 per guest, indulge in 90 minutes of drinks like the French 75, bellini, and Colette’s Punch while enjoying entrées popular in Parisian eateries. This deal is available the entire weekend, including MLK Day.

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Inauguration Day, biographer Patrick Parr looks at what civil rights leader would have wanted as president.

In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support.

In-depth with Pastor Kenneth Simon from New Bethel Baptist Church on local Martin Luther King Jr. day events in Youngstown, Ohio

MLK Day is Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. On this day, Americans are encouraged to observe civic work and community service in honor of King's legacy. Columbus' first MLK Day March was held in 1987, one year after the federal holiday was observed. Since then, the city engages in annual celebrations for the community.

It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

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